Felt

Felt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers together. Felt can be made of natural fibers such as wool or synthetic fibers such as polypropylene or polyester. There are many different types of felts for industrial, technical, designer and craft applications. While some types of felt are very soft, some are tough enough to form construction materials. Felt can vary in terms of fiber content, color, size, thickness,density and more factors depending on the use of the felt.

Wool Felts are naturally flame resistant. Although they will burn when exposed to an open flame, when the flame is removed the felt will extinguish itself

Temperature Range

-80 to +200 F

Thermal Expansion

0

S.A.E. F-1 is a white, hard-density felt. It is suitable for oil retention where the felt is not compressed,for feeding low viscosity or light oil, and where unusual strength and hardness are required. Typical uses include washers, bushings wicks, door bumpers, polishing blocks, and parts where wear resistance to abrasion are required. This product is priced per linear foot.S.A.E. F-2 and F-3 are high-grade felts of slightly less density and durability than SAE F-1. These grades are recommended for vibration mountings and the same general purposes as F-1 but where a felt of slightly lower quality is adequate.S.A.E. F-5, F-6 and F-7 are high-to-medium grade felts recommended for precision uses where resiliency and durability are important factors. SAE F-7 can be used in applications similar to those for F-5, but where slightly less durable material is permissible. These felts are commonly used for grease retainers, spacer strip seals, weather stripping, dust shields, and noise reduction linings.S.A.E. F-10 and F-11 are high-grade, medium-to-low density felts, similar in quality to F-5, but recommended for uses where abrasion and wear are not important factors. These felts are often used for grease and oil retention (where the felt is confined and compressed in assembly), dust shields operating under less severe conditions, as well as for plug filters for gas and air.S.A.E. F-13 and F-15 are low density felts with a wide range of uses where resistance to abrasion, durability, and wear are not important factors. Typical uses include: sound deadening; chassis strips; spacers; dust shields; pedal pads; dash liners; fuel oil filters; anti-rattle applications; grease and oil retention.S.A.E. F-26 is suitable for packing and padding when held in place between other materials. This grade should not be used for mechanical purposes.S.A.E. F-50 is a high-grade, high-density felt similar to SAE F-1, but produced in thicknesses below 1/8". This felt is recommended for mechanical applications where an accurate, thin, smooth, high-grade felt is required. Typical uses include ball and roller bearing oil-retaining washers and small, dust-excluding washers.S.A.E. F-51 is a high-grade, high-density felt similar to F-3, but produced in thicknesses below 1/8". It is recommended for the same general uses as F-50, but in installations where tolerances and length of life are not as important. It is typically found in thin cut parts such as gaskets and liners.S.A.E. F-55 is a medium-to-low density felt similar to SAE F-7, but made in thicknesses below 1/8". This felt is recommended for uses where high durability is not required, such as anti-squeak strips and sound deadening when glued or cemented to fiber board or metal panels.

POLYESTER FELT

Polyester has a wide range of industrial and electrical applications including gaskets, air filters, impregnated substrates, seals, wicks, moisture pads, and liquid filtration.

Benefits of Polyester Felt:

Less expensive to wool felts

Superior in dry heat applications

Good resistance to most mineral and organic acids

Excellent resistance to mildew and aging

Variety of thicknesses and densities available

Good resistance to abrasion

Excellent for dirt collection

Higher heat tolerance 300F and above

Excellent resistance to bleaches and other oxidizing agents

Good resistance to wearing and sunlight

Available in wide range of colors for decorative use

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